Interventionism
(noun)
The policy or practice of intervening, especially in the affairs of other countries.
Origin:
From the french interventionisme, from the verb intervenir (to intervene).
Examples:
- The U.S. government's interventionism in the Middle East has been a contentious issue for decades.
- Critics of interventionism argue that it often leads to unintended consequences and instability.
- Some economists advocate for a more interventionist approach to managing the economy.
- The country's interventionism in the civil war of its neighboring nation led to a lot of criticism from the international community.
- The debate on interventionism will continue as long as nations try to shape the world in their image.